French Bread French Toast
French bread french toast is a weekend breakfast staple we've been making forever in this house. The chewy bread holds up so much better than regular sandwich bread, and those golden rounds are just the right size for little kid hands to dip in syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or another baguette style bread
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk I used 2%, you can use the milk of your choice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
Instructions
- Slice the French bread loaf into one inch individual pieces using a serrated knife, then set to the side.1 loaf French bread
- To a large mixing bowl, add eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt to form a custard. Mix well with a whisk until well combined. Place the bowl of custard mixture and the sliced french bread next to the stove. Place an additional large serving platter or plate near the stove.4 large eggs, ½ cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add a tablespoon of butter to the pan, letting it melt.3 tablespoons butter
- Dip each piece into the egg mixture until fully coated on both sides. Allow any excess to drip from the bread before adding to the skillet.
- Add 3-4 slices to the skillet in small batches, making sure the bread slices aren't touching. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Add additional butter to the pan as needed in between batches. Serve with warm maple syrup or more butter and enjoy!
Notes
End pieces work great here. They may only brown on one side, but they still taste delicious. No need to discard the ends.
Using a chewier baguette (like sourdough)? Let the slices soak an extra 10-15 minutes so the custard soaks all the way through and you avoid a dry center.
For the pan, I used a cast iron skillet, but any large skillet or griddle works. A griddle is great if you're making a big batch! If you only have a smaller pan, just work in batches so the slices aren't crowded.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1045mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 5mg